12 Things No Self-Respecting Bostonian Would Ever Do
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Juliet White
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Each city in the U.S. has forged its own identity, and people are a large part of what gives a place its character. While Bostonians are a diverse bunch, there are some collective habits that we adopt over time. Conversely, there are some things that Bostonians just won’t do. Here are 12 such behaviors:
Most of the time, tomatoes are welcome in dishes. This is the exception.
If it comes from a river or lake, fine. But we know fresh seafood and, if it's had to travel any distance, it's unlikely to meet our expectations.
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You will get the occasional person puttering along in the left lane but they are not popular.
...without considering all other possibilities first.
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...and expect to have a cordial relationship with your neighbors. Although space saving is only legal for 48 hours after a storm.
This is a light dusting. Charming even. Inches need to be approaching double digits before we let it slow us down.
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We walk the dog in a blizzard, we jog in its aftermath, we ski down the streets when they're really buried.
Especially not in public. Maybe you've made the smart decision to relocate here from New York, but keep your team affiliations on the DL!
When you love a beverage, you love it year round.
The suburbs may seem to bleed into Boston, but their identities are distinct from that of the city.
We have only one question: why?
As a Bostonian, what would you add to this list?
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